Non-Compete Clauses and Franchising
/You have your own franchise now, it's going well, but inevitably you're going to have some issues as you expand and grow your brand, which, of course, is tied to the brand of the franchisor.
Read MoreYou have your own franchise now, it's going well, but inevitably you're going to have some issues as you expand and grow your brand, which, of course, is tied to the brand of the franchisor.
Read MoreI, like many of my clients, have always seen sports as the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime. The worlds of law and sports, at their best, honor the value of the motto, "Work hard, play hard." But, as an avid sports fan, I have become troubled by a phenomenon that has changed the nature of sports in our society.
Read MoreAccredited investors are a class of investors that are recognized by the SEC as financially sophisticated, and may be approached in a different way than investors out accredited status.
Read MoreWhether you’re buying that real estate investment property or selling that sentimental house, don’t let silly and trivial issues ruin the transaction and closing. I've seen it time and time again, someone-- a buyer or a seller--expects something to be fixed, in proper working order (as per contract), yet at the walk-through, it isn’t and fight on spite ensues.
Read MoreThe closing process, for better or worse, worse really, is arduous and quite mundane and in New York it takes too long in comparison to most states. Now, with mortgages being tougher to get, it takes even longer than it used to and that can present issues for buyers contractually, and for sellers, because, most sellers don’t want to wait long to get paid. Some adequate information that a buyer can learn beforehand can really expedite the process and can make for a much easier closing.
Read MoreWhen you start your fantasy sports site, first ask which type of entity do you want to be. That, like the first pick in your Draft, depends on many factors. How many members does the company consist of? Its financial structure? Its more than just launching your site, and making picks.
Read MoreSo, before you start that company, that brand, one should, and if I can borrow a quote from The Graduate, “take stock” of one's stock structure.
Read MoreI’m often asked “what does the closing date” mean? Its simple really, its merely a target date, one to base on things around, from the buyers mortgage being ready (if contingent) and all other issues relating to getting a file ready.
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